Job satisfaction of secondary school teachers

Authors

  • Daniel Anaya Nieto Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
  • Esther López-Martín Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.33.2.202841
Keywords: Job satisfaction, assessment, teachers, secondary education

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in Spain. In this research; the sample was made up of 2943 teachers of public schools; distributed around the country; and the data were collected by conducting a survey on-line; the Job Satisfaction Scale - Teacher’s Form (Escala de Satisfacción Laboral - Versión para Profesores; ESL-VP). Results indicate that teacher satisfaction is situated at a medium level; but with strong differences at the level of dimension and facet. In addition; external measures to the ESL-VP were used in the study; in order to provide additional information about satisfaction with the current job; pleasure with life in the workplace; desire for job change; and desire for early retirement. The study provides results based on teachers’ gender and professional seniority. 

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Published
02-07-2015
How to Cite
Anaya Nieto, D., & López-Martín, E. (2015). Job satisfaction of secondary school teachers. Journal of Educational Research, 33(2), 435–452. https://doi.org/10.6018/rie.33.2.202841
Issue
Vol. 33 No. 2 (2015)
Section
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